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C3 CSU

2012 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,270 mi
Last recorded110,270 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 CSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 110,270 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 104,733 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 104,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears - 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 97,027 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 97,027 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2023 90,348 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 84,002 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 83,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Link has snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 76,166 miles

Offside Front Upper COOLANT LEAK FROM EXSPANSION TANK

Fail 21 Jun 2021 76,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper COOLANT LEAK FROM EXSPANSION TANK

Pass 1 Jul 2020 68,250 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all tyres wearing thin

Pass 7 May 2019 59,516 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 59,156 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 50,285 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,962 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 10 Apr 2017 37,962 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front tyres worn

Pass 14 Apr 2016 24,800 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 21,670 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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C3 CSU is a 2012 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 66,103 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C3 CSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C3 CSU registered?

C3 CSU is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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